to play a critical role or hold a decisive position; of great importance or influence

of little importance; insignificant

The various degrees of importance and urgency associated with different tasks or situations.

failing to recognize social propriety or the status of others; not knowing who is who or how to behave appropriately

the relative degree of urgency and importance of various matters; whether something is urgent, non-urgent, slight, or important

To invert the importance of things by focusing on trivialities while neglecting what is essential; to lack a sense of perspective or put the cart before the horse.

lit. to inquire whether the tripods are light or heavy (idiom); to harbor ambitions for the throne or a laughable attempt to seize power

The relative importance and order of precedence of various matters; the distinction between the main point and incidental details.